Join us for an open discussion on current educational technology topics and trends.
Time to boldly go where STEM learning has never gone before! Join us for an introduction to the Challenger Learning Center at Heartland Community College. During this overview, we'll highlight some of the Center's programs and explore how their NGSS-aligned virtual missions can bring NASA-inspired STEM learning to your students.
Eager to see educational technology innovation in action? Join this open networking group for a monthly peek into how schools in your area are harnessing classroom technology, enhancing their networking capabilities, and more. Area technology leaders can also use this time to connect with peers, share experiences, and discuss pertinent tech topics impacting their schools.
Curious about how other district technology leaders are tackling challenges and initiatives in their districts? Do you have new technology projects/upgrades going on in your district that others might want to hear about? Share your voice and network with colleagues at our open discussion!
Whether you're a tech enthusiast or just starting out, join us to discover how Canva can help your students become confident, capable, and creative learners!
Learn how to streamline your time management and coaching documentation process using Google Calendar, Forms, Sheets, Slides, & Sites. This session will guide you through creating a system to track your coaching time, including building the form, adding spreadsheet formulas, and building graphs and charts that pipe directly into presentation tools. We'll also demonstrate an automated coaching cycle documentation system that can create and send summary reports for the teachers you work with.
Applications for the FCC's new K-12 Cybersecurity Pilot program open soon. If you have questions about the program, including what it covers and how to apply, tune in to hear the latest from funding expert Mindy Fiscus.
This training is designed specifically for school administrators who are responsible for leading their schools into the future. No prior experience with AI is required, making this session accessible for all school leaders eager to prepare their communities for the challenges and opportunities ahead, as well as those already here.
Unlock the power of Google's Looker Studio to create interactive, dynamic reports from your Google Sheets data without the need for formulas or coding. This session will focus on transforming your raw data into insightful visualizations that enhance your decision-making and reporting. A laptop and basic experience with Google tools is required, as this will be a hands-on workshop for you to build the solutions you need along with us.
Eager to see educational technology innovation in action? Join this open networking group for a monthly peek into how schools in your area are harnessing classroom technology, enhancing their networking capabilities, and more. Area technology leaders can also use this time to connect with peers, share experiences, and discuss pertinent tech topics impacting their schools.
Join our monthly virtual networking group and connect with Illinois' growing instructional technology coaching community.
Have you considered the role AI could play in shaping the future of education at your school? This Administrator Academy aims to equip school leaders with the essential knowledge and practical tools to implement AI technologies effectively.
You know the basics of AI in education. Now, let’s put those fundamentals into practice, starting with this hands-on workshop focused on integrating AI into your student’s learning experience.
We’ll start by highlighting several tools and strategies you can harness to enhance student learning, foster creativity, and personalize instruction. From there, we’ll explore real-world examples of AI integration across various subjects and grade levels, as well as examine how educators can empower students to leverage AI responsibly and ethically.
Educators from around the state are invited to discover timely, practical insights on AI-powered lesson planning, crafting AI use policies, strategies for using AI in the classroom, and more.
Let's get physical on this week's Be Connected, where we'll focus on best practices for securing your school’s physical network environment, including managing access controls, securing hardware, and monitoring network activity.
Join us for an open discussion on current educational technology topics and trends. This networking meeting is open to all educational technology positions including technology directors, instructional technology coaches, and any other positions interested in discussing the current state of technology in our schools. While a short presentation may lead off our time together, the majority of the meeting will be open for participants to share their experiences and challenges with the group.
